Africa is a Country: Nkrumah's Legacy

Date: September 21, 2020

Summary:

This episode of AIAC Talk, Africa is a Country's live show, focused on Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first Prime Minister. The panel, featuring journalist Anakwa Dwamena and historian Ben Talton, aimed to unpack Nkrumah's legacy and discuss his enduring impact on the present generation. Nkrumah, who declared Ghana's independence in 1957, emphasized the inseparable link between Ghana's independence and the broader liberation of Africa. Despite facing challenges and ultimately being overthrown in 1966, Nkrumah's influence is experiencing a resurgence, prompting a thoughtful exploration of his ideas and memory in this show.

Read about the interview here.

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